Points to Practice - BD

BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System
Points to Practise
Stage 1 Insertion
BD Nexiva accommodates a variety of grip techniques, so hold as preferred
Ported technique Winged technique Straight technique Insert needle into vein as normal. Look for initial fl ashback along the
cannula.
Stage 2 Advancement
Advance the cannula into the vein using your preferred technique. Then release tourniquet before proceeding further.
Hooded technique One handed technique Two handed feed off technique
Stage 4 Dressing
Apply your preferred dressing as shown, ensuring the rear septum is covered.
If dressing is supplied with securing strips, you may use one to secure extension tubing.
BD Veca-C dressing Ported dressing Non-ported dressing
Lower the device and advance
the entire system slightly (approx
2mm) to ensure cannula tip is
inside the vein.
Stage 3 Needle removal
CAUTION: Do not hold
push tab on removing
needle
Place one fi nger on the wing and one on the
needle safety shield. Pull back needle until audible
click is heard.
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Note continued fl ashback along
the extension tube confi rming vein
entry.
Remove fi nger from needle safety shield, but
continue to support wing and withdraw needle fully
until the needle separates from the cannula hub.
Dispose of needle into a nearby sharps container.
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BD Q-Syte closed luer access
Air vent
Y adapter
Pinch clamp
Extension tubing
Finger grips
Needle safety shield (when activated)
Flexible wings
BD Vialon catheter
Notched needle

BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System
Points to Practise
Stage 5 Preparation for Use
Y-Type Version
Stopcock Version
Engage pinch clamp or turn tap to
OFF position.
Stage 6 Care and Maintenance
Flushing the BD Q-Syte Closed Luer Access
Disinfect access port with an appropriate
cleaning agent. Allow to dry.
Attach syringe until secure.
Do not over-tighten or push luer too far
into device.
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Remove vent plug. Attach fl ushing syringe and
disengage pinch clamp or turn
tap to ON position. Then fl ush as
normal.
Flush until clear using pulsating
technique to generate turbulant fl ow.
IMPORTANT
To avoid catheter refl ux, maintain
pressure when fl ushing complete...
Partially withdraw the syringe half a turn
and fl ush again to clear the device fully.
TIP: Engage clamp using
your dominant hand and
fl ush using other hand
...and at the same time re-engage
pinch clamp or turn tap to OFF
position prior to disconnecting
To avoid catheter refl ux, maintain syringe
pressure when fl ushing complete...
Attach white end cap or other
needlefree device or administration
set.
Your BD Nexiva is now ready for
use.
... and at the same time re-engage pinch
clamp or turn tap to OFF position prior
to disconnecting.
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